65km run at 65 years for Parkinson's Wellington

$2,825 of $2,000 goal
Given by 57 generous donors in 8 weeks

Bernie Portenski, competitive marathon runner, will run 65km on her 65th birthday to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's Wellington.

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Bernie Portenski is a competitive marathon runner. Her younger brother has Parkinson's and her partner's father had Parkinson's for approx. 20 years before he passed away.

This motivated Bernie to do a 65km run on her 65th birthday on 26th August. This run is to raise awareness and funds for the great work Parkinson's Wellington does for people with Parkinson's and their families.

Parkinson's Wellington provides support, education and information for people with Parkinson's and Parkinsonian conditions, their families, carers and health professionals. They rely on funding from grants, bequests and donations to keep going.

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Barbara and Ted
Barbara and Ted on 10 Sep 2014
Use the Gold Card wisely as need some in reserve for us.
$100
Geoff Brown
Geoff Brown on 07 Sep 2014
Hope you ran the whole 65km !!
$65
Debra Patchett
Debra Patchett on 28 Aug 2014
Well done Bernie - a great achievement.
$50
P. Graham
P. Graham on 27 Aug 2014
You looked wonderful Bernie. Inspirational as ever and yesterday's article will have many aspiring to BP training levels :-) Congratulations on your huge effort for Parkinsons Arohanui Pam
$20
Kath Tate
Kath Tate on 27 Aug 2014
You legend! I'll book the day off your 70th bithday now so I can run with you then.....70k?? Love your work gorgeous xxxx
$65

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This campaign started on 8 Aug 2014 and ended on 7 Oct 2014.